I have an ESP Ltd Viper 1000, which I upgraded the pots to CTS brass smooth shaft pots. It previously had some cheap Alpha pots that had smaller shafts. So, I needed replacements...Read complete review

I have an ESP Ltd Viper 1000, which I upgraded the pots to CTS brass smooth shaft pots. It previously had some cheap Alpha pots that had smaller shafts. So, I needed replacements for these USA CTS pots with larger brass shafts. I use Ernie Ball strings on all my guitars, and trust their quality above all others. When I seen these, I had to purchase them. These knobs are very high quality and light weight. Beautiful glossy black and a great knurl pattern. Plus, they are made in the US. Awesome.

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Oversized shaft holes / otherwise nice

Well, these fit the posts of my US spec CTS/Fender pots, but they are oversized for that use. They lock on to the post with a set screw, so they do hold...Read complete review

Well, these fit the posts of my US spec CTS/Fender pots, but they are oversized for that use. They lock on to the post with a set screw, so they do hold tight so they don't fall off, but since the hole for the shaft is oversized, by the time the set screw is turned in enough to clamp them on good, the knobs then have an eccentric wobble to them when you turn them.

Note: I am 100% sure my pots are Fender US spec, it said so on the packaging when I bought the pots, and I have some metric spec knobs on-hand, and they are too small to fit the US spec pots (which is why I was ordering these).

So, I'm not sure what they were designed to fit (does someone makes bigger pot shafts than US Spec CTS/Fender?), but I'm a bit disappointed. They look good and function weill, so i'll keep them, but I would not buy them again.

Well, these fit the posts of my US spec CTS/Fender pots, but they are oversized for that use. They lock on to the post with a set screw, so they do hold tight so they don't fall off, but since the hole for the shaft is oversized, by the time the set screw is turned in enough to clamp them on good, the knobs then have an eccentric wobble to them when you turn them.

Note: I am 100% sure my pots are Fender US spec, it said so on the packaging when I bought the pots, and I have some metric spec knobs on-hand, and they are too small to fit the US spec pots (which is why I was ordering these).

So, I'm not sure what they were designed to fit (does someone makes bigger pot shafts than US Spec CTS/Fender?), but I'm a bit disappointed. They look good and function weill, so i'll keep them, but I would not buy them again.

Need something to set off the look of your guitar ? These knobs are superior quality, they fit perfect, and look amazing ! The set screws make sure they stay in position no matter what your playing style.

I have an ESP Ltd Viper 1000, which I upgraded the pots to CTS brass smooth shaft pots. It previously had some cheap Alpha pots that had smaller shafts. So, I needed replacements for these USA CTS pots with larger brass shafts. I use Ernie Ball strings on all my guitars, and trust their quality above all others. When I seen these, I had to purchase them. These knobs are very high quality and light weight. Beautiful glossy black and a great knurl pattern. Plus, they are made in the US. Awesome.

This is my knob of choice for my guitars- PRS solid body, Steinberger, Epi Regent. It has a clean, simple, high quality look. Hint- I drill a shallow dimple on the top edge with a 1/4-inch drill so I can see and feel where the knob is dialed. It looks cool. Nicely machined. The allen set screw makes it solid and reliable.

These are very high-quality knobs. They are precision machined from a single section of aluminum rod, and then given a matte black annodize treatment. The cut of the knurling on the side of the knob makes it particularly grippy, without feeling too "toothy" like some coarse-knurled knobs available from other makers. The cut gives the knob the same sticky feel as if it had a soft rubber liner around the knob, but it won't wear or crack like rubber. It's perfect for "violining" with the little finger as you pick or strum the strings. No slippage and super-positive control. If these were available in silver too--that would be HUGE and I'd order more.

I bought two packs of these to put on my MIM strat. My first impression out of the package was they felt a little bit cheap. After installing and using for a little bit they grew on me. They don't scratch easily and are great for upgrade or replacement.